2014 A Collaborative Book Project, a presentation, workshop, and collaborative

project with residents of My Sister’s Place, Athens, OH

2014 Flying Portfolio: Printed Kites, official Southern Graphics Council International

public demonstration with students and faculty from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Musashino Art University in Tokyo, Japan and the University of Alberta, Edmonton. SGCI Conference 2014, San Francisco, CA

“Perhaps the most powerful exhibit here exploring memories is Oblivion, Misty Morrison’s collection of nine large oils. Two are still-lifes, one of a kitchen with an upended chair and smashed crockery; in three, the same adult woman interacts with a version of herself (two paintings are actually 180-degree reversals of each other). The subdued palette, harsh up- and side-lighting and accompanying printout of text messages — like “I can’t believe the way I treat people I love” — document emotional trauma and disassociation from the self. Morrison’s command of facial expressions is masterful; the effect is quietly devastating.”

“Walking through a narrow hallway to reach a series of large-scale paintings with haunting portraits and domestic scenes, the viewer is transported into the world Morrison creates. Her work has an undeniably cinematic quality, the lighting and compositions are almost like stills from a film noir movie. The portraits are intimate, but there is also sense of anxious anticipation. The figures are larger than life, and the language they use is familiar enough that the initial connection the viewer makes with the work is immediate and effortless. This gives space to explore the overall narrative, to connect with the characters and bring your own stories to the setup. … I am excited to see more of her work ....”